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Nasdaq 100: News, Analysis & Educational Trade Ideas
Nasdaq-100 and Nasdaq Composite · latest OpenBook briefings, educational trade ideas and a plain-English guide to what moves this market.
What is Nasdaq 100?
The Nasdaq-100 tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, and is heavily weighted toward technology. The broader Nasdaq Composite, shown on the OpenBook markets board, includes almost all stocks listed on Nasdaq.
Because so many large growth and technology companies sit in these indices, they tend to be sensitive to interest rates and to news about sectors such as semiconductors, software and artificial intelligence.
What drives Nasdaq 100
- Earnings and guidance from the largest technology companies.
- Interest rates and Treasury yields, which affect how growth stocks are valued.
- News on artificial intelligence, chips and the wider tech sector, including trade and export rules.
- US economic data and overall risk appetite.
Trading hours and sessions
Nasdaq-listed stocks trade in the regular US session from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET on weekdays, with pre-market and after-hours sessions. Nasdaq-100 futures trade nearly 24 hours a day from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon ET.
Check live quotes on the OpenBook markets board. Hours shown in US Eastern Time (ET) and may shift around holidays and daylight-saving changes.
Nasdaq 100 FAQ
What is the difference between the Nasdaq-100 and the Nasdaq Composite?
The Nasdaq-100 holds 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq; the Composite covers almost all Nasdaq-listed stocks.
Why is the Nasdaq sensitive to interest rates?
It is dominated by growth companies whose valuations depend heavily on expected future profits, which are worth less when rates rise.
How can US residents get exposure to the Nasdaq 100?
Usually through ETFs that track the index, or through futures and options on regulated US exchanges. Index CFDs are not available to US retail clients.
Are OpenBook Nasdaq 100 trade ideas signals or investment advice?
No. OpenBook trade ideas are algorithmic, educational market ideas generated from public price data. They are not recommendations to buy or sell, do not consider your personal circumstances and are not investment advice. Some idea details are reserved for OpenBook Pro.